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Chaffin Pond — Lakes 42.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 563787
42.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle, Chaffin Pond is a lake recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Chaffin Pond in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563787). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chaffin Pond sits at 43.84838° N, 70.44322° W (DMS 43°50′54″ N, 70°26′36″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Chaffin Pond itself. The ones closest to Chaffin Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Ponds | North Windham | 0.4 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | North Windham | 0.5 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | North Windham | 0.7 mi |
| Collins Pond | North Windham | 1.4 mi |
| Upper Bay | Raymond | 2.6 mi |
| Allen Bog | North Windham | 3.5 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Cumberland Center | 5 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 5.4 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Sebago Lake | 6.7 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Gray | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Chaffin Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mud Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Freeman Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Chaffin Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 72 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.848°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Chaffin Pond track the nearby Boody Meadow swamp (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chaffin Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mud Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chaffin Pond located?
Chaffin Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chaffin Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chaffin Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chaffin Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563787 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chaffin Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 46 other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33237764.